Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Finnish, 1926-2006
Celebrated glassmaker Timo Sarpaneva was a pioneer of Finnish postwar design. He led the formation of the utilitarian and artistic side of mid-century modern style. Sarpaneva’s glass vases, serveware and table lamps have a sculptural yet functional quality, making them adaptable for both decorative and utilitarian use.
Sarpaneva was born in 1926 in Helsinki and spent his childhood visiting his grandparents in the countryside. There, he was influenced by a barter economy where everything was made by hand and traded for services and wares.
In 1948, Sarpaneva graduated from the Institute for Industrial Arts in Helsinki (now the University of Art and Design Helsinki). He participated in the 1951 Triennale di Milano, submitting an embroidered coffee cozy that confused but delighted the judges and garnered a silver medal.
Around this time, Sarpaneva began experimenting with glassblowing. He transformed the traditional wet-stick method by creating a bubble within the molten glass, allowing him to work from the inside out. In 1954, he returned to the Triennale di Milano and won his first Grand Prize.
In the 1950s, Sarpaneva was hired at the glassware company Iittala, where he became a leading glass designer. Sarpaneva even designed the company logo, which is still used today. He worked for the company for over four decades until his death in 2006 at 79.
Sarpaneva’s illustrious career earned international recognition. His honors included being named Honorary Royal Designer for Industry by the Royal Society of Arts in London in 1963. He received honorary doctorates from the Royal College of Art in London in 1967 and the University of Art and Design Helsinki in 1993.
In 2018, the Helsinki Design Museum exhibited a retrospective of “the golden boy of Finland’s Golden Age of design”.
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Creator: Timo Sarpaneva
Timo Sarpaneva / ART OBJECT “THUNDER BALL” 3596 / Iittala / 1957
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Timo Sarpaneva studied graphic design at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki.
After graduating, he won second prize in the Riihimaen Lasi glass design competition in 19...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Vase Iittala Jääpuikko Decanter Glass Finland 1958
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Basel, BS
Timo Sarpaneva decanter vase ‚Jääpuikko‘ (icicle) in deep blue crytsal for Iittala, made in Finland in 1958.
Good condition with some scratches and minor water (lime) staining on th...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Venini Kukinto Glass Vase in Multi-Color by Timo Sarpaneva
By Timo Sarpaneva, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with straight body and funnel shaped neck in black, red, apple green, sapphire and crystal designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991. Perfect for indoor home decor as cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Orchid Art Glass Vase for Littala Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Miami, FL
A large orchid vase by Timo Sarpaneva.
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1960s Finnish Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Model 'I-400' Straight Bird Bottle by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Finland, 1956
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Steenwijk, NL
A design by Timo Sarpaneva from 1956. It was in production from 1957-1966. This specific bottle is engraved "T Sarpaneva 2500".
This deep blue version is a more rare color to find an...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Finland Faceted Crystal Bud Vase, 1960s
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in New York, NY
Stylish crystal bud vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Finland. The petite and elegant shape looks stunning in any setting. Pairs beautifull...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Crystal
Italian Murano Glass Vase Kelo Model by Timo Sarpeneva for Venini, Italy
By Timo Sarpaneva, Venini
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase designed by Timo Sarpeneva for Venini in 1988. Exhibited at Tingo design gallery in 2008 for the exhibition Murano a go-go. Out production. Original label and signed.
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Murano Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Rare, Glass Vase 'Devil's Pearl" 1955 for Iittala, Signed
By Ittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Just an amazing glass vase, very rare and a great design, by Timo Sarpaneva. Has a flea bite on rim as show in picture.
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Blown Glass
Glass Vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Signed
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a unique glass vase designed by the renowned Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Glass in Finland. He designed it in 1993, especially for the new residence of the Finnish President. T...
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1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Glass
Signed Purple Timo Sarpaneva Pullo Bird Bottle Glass Vase, Iittala, Finland
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful art glass bottle vase or decanter, model „Pullo“ in violet from the 1950s. Designed by Timo Sarpaneva, executed by Iittala Finland. Fully signed on the bottom. In very go...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Timo Sarpaneva "Kotilo" vase, by Venini & Co., Italy, 1990
By Timo Sarpaneva, Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
Timo Sarpaneva "Kotilo" vase, by Venin, Italy, 1990
Three layers of glass manufactured with the "wet stick" - method where they use vaporizing water to "blow" the glass in it's shap...
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1990s Italian Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Timo Sarpaneva / ART OBJECT “THUNDER BALL” 3596 / Iittala / 1957
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Timo Sarpaneva studied graphic design at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki.
After graduating, he won second prize in the Riihimaen Lasi glass design competition in 19...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Glass "Devil's Churn" Vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, 1955
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in New York, NY
Large "Devil's Churn" vase in frosted glass, manufactured by Iittala around 1950s-60s. Designer by Timo Sarpaneva a Finnish designer and sculptor. Engraved on bottom: Timo Sarpaneva ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Glass
Timo Sarpaneva, "Orchid" Vase, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in High Point, NC
Blown glass "Orchid" vase designed by Timo Sarapaneva and produced by Iittala, Finland, 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
A "Kukinto" Murano glass vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Venini, made 2005
By Venini, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Aachen, DE
A "Kukinto" Murano glass vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Venini, made 2005. The design from 1990 is a great mixture of Scandinavian coolness and Italian playfulness. The color palette is ...
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Early 2000s Italian Other Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Glass Vase Model Pullo Produced by Iittala in Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass bottle or vase model Pullo or Bird vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Produced by Iittala in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Kukinto Vases Collection by Timo Sarpaneva for Venini 1991
By Venini, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The skirt of a dancer. A Nordic blossom moving in the wind. The colours of these works chase, touch and sometimes merge on the waves created by the breath of a master glassmiths. Wit...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Murano Glass
Large Vintage Vase 'Orkidea' by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vintage Vase 'Orkidea' by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
A large vintage 'Orkidea' (Orchid) vase designed by Timo Sarpameva for Iittala in 1953. Marked with incised signature 'TIM...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
Timo Sarpaneva glass vase/ vessel for Littala "56"
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timo Sarpaneva glass vase made for Little , Finland , signed and dated 56 plus silver label .
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Glass
Midcentury Timo Sarpaneva Set of 3 Bird Bottles / Vases Iittala
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful sculptured bottled handmade in colored glass. This set in three different colors.
The bottles were produced by Iittala in 1956-1962 and designed by Timo Sarpaneva.
Fu...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Orchid or Orkidea Sculptural Crystal Vessel 1987 Iittala Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Miami, FL
From Finnish Master Glassmaker Timo Sarpaneva 1926-2006, a 1987 production of the Iconic Orchid Sculptural Bud Vase in blown lead crystal. Designed in 1953 in clear crystal is meant...
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Crystal
Timo Sarpaneva, "Bird" Vases, Hand Blown Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in High Point, NC
A green and brown hand blown glass pair of vases, designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Ittala.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Vase Iittala Jääpuikko Decanter Glass Finland 1958
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Basel, BS
Timo Sarpaneva decanter vase ‚Jääpuikko‘ (icicle) in deep blue crytsal for Iittala, made in Finland in 1958.
Good condition with some scratches and minor water (lime) staining on th...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Signed Blue Timo Sarpaneva Pullo Bird Bottle Glass Vase, Iittala, Finland, 1950s
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful art glass bottle vase, model „Pullo“ in blue from the 1950s. Designed by Timo Sarpaneva, executed by Iittala Finland. In good condition with marginal wear.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large Venini Vase 'Kukinto', Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991
By Venini, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Venini Vase 'Kukinto', Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991
A monumental vase from the Kukinto series. Designed in 1991 by Timo Sarpaneva and produced 1992 by Venini, Murano. In...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Collection of 3 Bird Carafes Iittala Timo Sarpaneva Finland, 1950s
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Nicely handcrafted art carafes produced by Iittala in 1956-1962 and designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Wonderful worked with a nice deep red and blue color with one smaller in grey / sand c...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Glass
Vintage Vase 'Orkidea' by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Vase 'Orkidea' by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
A large vintage 'Orkidea' (Orchid) vase designed by Timo Sarpameva for Iittala in 1953. Marked with incised signature 'TIMO SARP...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Vase "Orkidea" by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large vintage "Orkidea" (Orchid) vase designed by Timo Sarpameva for Iittala in 1953. Marked with incised signature 'TIMO SARPANEVA 236 / 1990' on the base. An authentic piece of F...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
Vintage Glass Vase, Timo Sarpenevo, Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage Glass Vase, Timo Sarpeneva, Finland. Heavy, blown glass vase with internal bubbles. An iconic design by renown Scandinavian designer, Timo Sarpeneva. Etched signature on bottom.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Timo Sarpaneva 'Finlandia' Mould Blown Glass Vase, Finland 1960s
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Milan, IT
Timo Sarpaneva 'Finlandia' Mould Blown Glass vase,
Fully signed Timo Sarpaneva 3375
Finland 1960s.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Glass
Venini Kukinto Glass Vase in Multi-Color by Timo Sarpaneva
By Timo Sarpaneva, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with straight body and funnel shaped neck in black, red, apple green, sapphire and crystal designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991. Perfect for indoor home decor as cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
Five Scandinavian Midcentury Blown Ice Glass Vases by Timo Sarpaneva Iittala
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in New York, NY
A collection of five elegant 'Ice Glass' vases by Finnish Artist, Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala.
Dimensions:
1) H 9 x 6 x 6;
2) H 6 x 4 x 4;
3) H 6 x 4.5 x 4.5;
4) Cylinder H...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Blown Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Glass Bottle / Vase Model Pullo / Bird by Iittala in Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass bottle / vase model Pullo / Bird vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Produced by Iittala in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Heart Vase, Iittala, Signed
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Stockholm, SE
A 1950s Iittala Timo Sarpaneva heart vase, signed to base.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair Of Timo Sarpaneva Claritas Vases, in Black & Clear Glass, Iittala 1980s
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of beautiful claritas vases designed by Timo Sarpaneva and manufactured by Iittala in Finland in the 1980s. Each piece of the Claritas series is unique and made without a moul...
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Timo Sarpaneva, Small Vase, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in High Point, NC
A semi-smoked glass vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva and produced by Ittala, Finland, 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Claritas Art Glass Object in Black and White, Iittala 2005
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful claritas vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva and manufactured by Iittala in Finland. Each piece of the Claritas series is unique and made without a mould, showcasing the pure...
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Early 2000s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Blown Glass
Vintage Vase "Orkidea" by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, 1953
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A vintage "Orkidea" (Orchid) vase designed by Timo Sarpameva for Iittala in 1953. Marked with incised signature 'timo sarpaneva 3586' on the base. An authentic piece of Finnish glass...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
1957 Glass Vase Orchidée by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Orchid Vase
Vase Orchid by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala1957 FINLAND
Steam blown, hand shaped glass, award winning design.
Measures: 5.75 height x 2 diameter
Preowned original vinta...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Glass Crystal Vase Brutalist Modern Design, Finland, 1960 Grey
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Timo Sarpaneva glass crystal vase Brutalist modern design, Finland, 1960 grey.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Timo Sarpaneva / VASE FINLANDIA(Grey) 3356 / Iittala
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The FINLANDIA series, introduced in 1964, was Timo Sarpaneva's masterpiece of the 1960s.
While repeatedly exploring and experimenting with glass expression in pursuit of new techniq...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Timo Sarpaneva 'Cardinal's Hat' for Iittala in Lilac, 1957
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Helsinki, FI
Timo Sarpaneva received the Grand Prix award for this art piece in the Milan Triennial XI in 1957. It was made in a number of different colors. The material is glass, clear and viole...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Blown Glass
I-401 Purple Glass Bird Bottel/Vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Finland 1956
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This purple glass 'Bird' bottle or vase was designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala in Finland in 1956. It was in production from 1957 to 1966 and was available in various colors. It ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Glass
Timo Sarpaneva 'Cardinal's Hat' for Iittala in Greenish Gray Colour, 1957
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Helsinki, FI
Timo Sarpaneva received the Grand Prix award for this art piece in the Milan Triennial XI in 1957. It was made in a number of different colors. The material is glass, clear and viole...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Bottle / Vase Model Pullo / Bird Vase by Iittala in Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass bottle / vase model Pullo / Bird vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Produced by Iittala in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Kelo by Timo Sarpaneva – Pair of Blown Glass Vases – Venini Murano
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of vases with inverted colors.
For the first vase: The exterior is bright red and the interior is deep black. Between these two layers, there is a thin line of white glass, whi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Kukinto Vase
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kukinto translates to the English botany.
A vibrant fasce floral form hand blown at Venini.
This is the largest example, signed and dated 1994.
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1990s Italian Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Small Vintage Vase "Orkidea" by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Small Vintage vase "Orkidea" by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
A small vintage "Orkidea" (Orchid) vase designed by Timo Sarpameva for Iittala in 1953....
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
Set of Five Colourful Timo Sarpaneva Bird Bottles for Iittala 1950s
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Helsinki, FI
Timo Sarpaneva was internationally acclaimed and one of Finland`s leading artists and designers. He was especially known for his art glass objects, although he used a number of other materials in his designs, including metal, wood, porcelain and different textiles.
Sarpaneva started designing for Iittala in the 1950s. His i-series is known worldwide. Also the Iittala Logo is his design.
Timo Sarpaneva was awarded an enormous number of awards and medals for his works and designs, both nationally and internationally.
These so called bird bottles...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Kukinto Short Glass Vase in Multicolor by Timo Sarpaneva
By Timo Sarpaneva, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With grace and harmony, glass appears as if floating in the air. It comes to life and starts to move. It moves from tones of Red to Apple Green and Sapphire blue, before ending on cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Glass
Set of Three Blue, Green and Violet Bird bottles, Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala, 1950s
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Helsinki, FI
Timo Sarpaneva was internationally acclaimed and one of Finland`s leading artists and designers. He was especially known for his art glass objects made from blown glass. He did however use a number of other materials in his designs, including metal, wood, porcelain and different textiles.
Sarpaneva started designing for Iittala in the 1950s. His i-series is known worldwide. Also the Iittala Logo is his design.
Timo Sarpaneva was awarded an enormous number of awards and medals for his works and designs, both nationally and internationally.
These so called bird bottles...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Bottle / Vase Model Pullo / Bird Vase by Iittala in Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass bottle / vase model Pullo / Bird vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Produced by Iittala in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
"Kelo" Art Glass Vase
By Timo Sarpaneva, Venini
Located in New York, NY
"Kelo" Italian art glass vase by
Timo Sarpaneva for Venini & Co.
Glass, clear, black, white and red. Marked: Venini 90 Sarpaneva (engraved).
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1990s Italian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
Glass Bottle / Vase in Glass by Timo Sarpaneva, 1957
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass Bottle / Vase in Glass by Timo Sarpaneva, 1957
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Glass bottle / vase model Pullo
Produced by Iittala in ...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
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Glass
A Pair of Finnish 1950s Vases Model Orchidéa by Timo Sarpaneva for Ittala
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Finnish sculptural pair of vases, model Orckidéa 3568 designed in 1953 in polished crystal glass from Ittala.
It comes with two tower shaped pieces, gently tapered with s...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Timo Sarpaneva / VASE FINLANDIA(Clear) 3360 / Iittala
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The FINLANDIA series, introduced in 1964, was Timo Sarpaneva's masterpiece of the 1960s.
While repeatedly exploring and experimenting with glass expression in pursuit of new techniq...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Faceted Crystal "Orchid" Bud Vase by Timo Sarpaneva for littala, Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite, Mid-Century Modern, faceted crystal "Orchid" bud vase by Timo Sarpaneva for littala, Finland.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
21st Century Kukinto Small Glass Vase in Multicolor by Timo Sarpaneva
By Timo Sarpaneva, Venini
Located in murano, IT
With grace and harmony, glass appears as if floating in the air. It comes to life and starts to move. It moves from tones of Red to Apple Green and Sapphire blue, before ending on cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Glass Orkidea Orchid Vase Iittala 1958 Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a small and sweet, mould blown, glass Orkidea or orchid vase, signed by Timo Sarpaneva for Iitala, made in Finland, dated 1958. In excellent condition. The ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Glass Vases 'Orchid' by Iittala in Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass vases model Orchid designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Produced by Iittala in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Bottle / Vase Model Pullo / Bird Vase by Iittala in Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass bottle / vase model Pullo / Bird vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Produced by Iittala in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Timo Sarpaneva vases and vessels are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Timo Sarpaneva vases and vessels, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 50 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original vases and vessels by Timo Sarpaneva were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases and vessels by Tapio Wirkkala, Gunnel Nyman, and Nuutajärvi Notsjõ. Prices for Timo Sarpaneva vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $222 and can go as high as $10,208, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,616.
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